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CPR Training Articles

Practical, evidence-based articles on CPR technique, training options, and the science behind resuscitation. Whether you’re a healthcare professional staying current on AHA® guidelines, an employer building a training program, or someone who wants to be ready when it matters, these posts cover what you need to know — and what’s actually changed in how CPR is taught and delivered.

1 11, 2026

What to Look Out for When Taking an Online BLS, ACLS, or PALS Course

November 1st, 2026|ACLS, BLS, CPR Training Articles, Education, PALS|

What to Look Out for When Taking an Online BLS, ACLS, or PALS Course Online CPR training can be a convenient option for healthcare professionals who need to renew their BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification. However, not every course advertised online is an American Heart Association (AHA) course—and completing an online course does not necessarily mean you have completed all the requirements for an AHA certification. At Project Heartbeat, we regularly hear from students who have completed an online [...]

15 06, 2026

The Science of High-Quality CPR and Why CNAs Are So Often First

June 15th, 2026|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, BLS, CPR Training Articles, Nurses Corner, PALS|

When Seconds Count: The Science of High-Quality CPR and the Importance of CNAs as First-Line Responders Cardiac arrest does not schedule itself. It does not happen during a shift change or when the crash cart is closest. It happens in patient rooms, in hallways, in common areas—and very often, the first person to notice is a certified nursing assistant. CNAs spend more direct time with patients than almost any other member of the care team. That proximity is a [...]

27 04, 2026

CPR Certification Requirements for Denver Healthcare Workers

April 27th, 2026|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, BLS, CPR Training Articles, Nurses Corner, PALS|

CPR Certification Requirements for Denver Healthcare Workers: A Guide to BLS, ACLS, and PALS in the Mile High City Project Heartbeat  |  Denver, Colorado  |  7 min read If you work in healthcare in Denver, whether at UCHealth, SCL Health, Denver Health, a private clinic, or an EMS agency, maintaining current CPR and life support certifications is a condition of employment, a licensing requirement, and a patient safety mandate. Understanding which certifications apply to your specific role, which providers [...]

20 04, 2026

A Guide to Hands-Only CPR for Bystanders

April 20th, 2026|CPR Training Articles|

What to Do When Someone Collapses: A Guide to Hands-Only CPR for Bystanders   You're in a coffee shop when the person at the next table suddenly slumps forward. They're unresponsive. Their chest isn't moving. You have seconds to decide what to do. This scenario plays out more than 350,000 times a year outside of hospitals in the United States. The vast majority of bystanders freeze, but it doesn't have to be that way. Hands-only CPR—CPR without mouth-to-mouth breathing—is something [...]

3 04, 2026

California BLS, ACLS & PALS Requirements

April 3rd, 2026|ACLS, BLS, CPR Training Articles, Education, PALS|

California BLS, ACLS, and PALS Requirements California has more licensed healthcare providers than any other state, and the requirements governing BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification here reflect a regulatory environment that is both rigorous and occasionally counterintuitive. Whether you're a nurse on-boarding at a new facility, a paramedic renewing your EMS credential, or a clinician relocating from another state, this guide covers what California specifically requires and what the state's major employers enforce. The AHA eCard Is the [...]

1 04, 2026

BLS, ACLS, and PALS Requirements for Healthcare Workers in San Diego

April 1st, 2026|ACLS, BLS, Career Programs, CPR Training Articles, EMT Training, PALS|

BLS, ACLS, and PALS Requirements for Healthcare Workers in San Diego Covering military transitions, Rady Children's, and San Diego local EMS, learn about what credentials San Diego providers actually need.  Revive & Survive—a joint initiative from the County of San Diego and UC San Diego—launched in 2024 with the goal of training one million residents in cardiac response. As of early 2026, more than 750,000 San Diegans have already participated. Amidst a community that is better prepared, it is critical [...]

12 12, 2025

Why the CPR Verification Station Feels Harder — And Why It Makes You a Better Rescuer

December 12th, 2025|ACLS, BLS, CPR Training Articles, PALS|

Why the CPR Verification Station Feels More Difficult — And Why That’s a Good Thing A deeper look at why HeartCode® Verification Stations are more realistic, more demanding, and more effective than traditional classroom manikins. Introduction If you’ve ever completed a HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, or PALS skills session using a Self-Guided CPR Verification Station, you probably noticed something: It feels harder than the skills checks you’ve done in a classroom. And you’re right — the Verification Station is more [...]

18 03, 2020

CPR Training Benefits for Community Leaders

March 18th, 2020|CPR Training Articles|

CPR training is necessary for all types of health care workers, from doctors and nurses to EMTs and many ancillary workers. However, there are a myriad of individuals who may not work close to the health care sector but who should still be prepared with proper knowledge of how to perform life-saving care of the individual who is coding. When many people throughout a community are well-trained in CPR, that community is a safe one where residents can feel safe. [...]

26 04, 2019

How AEDs Work and Why Early Defibrillation Matters

April 26th, 2019|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, BLS, Classes, CPR Training Articles, Education|

Do you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? When someone’s heart stops, you can’t simply rely on what you’ve seen on television shows to guide your resuscitation attempts. Instead, you need solid, science-based knowledge. AEDs have proven to be the best options for saving lives in many scenarios, especially in out-of-hospital, community emergencies. By knowing how to use an AED, you can feel more confident when you’re placed in emergency situations. Plus, you can make use of [...]

24 04, 2019

How CPR Evolved and Why It Still Saves Lives Today

April 24th, 2019|BLS, CPR Training Articles|

Learning CPR is an important part of any health-based career and is also important for many other professionals as well. Having this certification can help you feel confident whenever you're out in the community because you’ll be able to respond to life-threatening circumstances with ease. Certification may also help you get a new job or further your career and can look great on your resume. However, you may be wondering just how CPR came to be and how medical [...]

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